YEREVAN. – The electronic system, which is introduced for the upcoming parliamentary election in Armenia, aims to increase trust in elections, French Ambassador Jean-François Charpentier said at a press conference on Tuesday.

When asked about the details of the election process in Armenia, however, the ambassador noted that he is a foreign citizen, and therefore he cannot speak about the domestic politics of the country.

“This matter is that of the authorities and citizens of Armenia,” added the French diplomat. “A process which we accept and respect.”

As for the installation of video cameras at the polling stations in Armenia, Charpentier stated that the objective here is not so much the improvement of technical measures, but, rather, the strengthening of trust in elections.

“To see to it that the Armenian voter believes that all measures are taken so that he can freely express his will,” he added.

As per the French diplomat, this is why the EU had decided to assist in the installation of technical measures and to cooperate in the form of €7 million.  

“We all want for the elections to be conducted in the best way,” stressed Jean-François Charpentier. “Seven million euros are serious money; it reflects the EU’s wish that the elections are held better and are successful.”